Category Archives: English I CP

Research Groups–All Classes

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Mrs. Kristoff

3rd Period Brianna, Grace, De’Angelo, Dan—A-21 Kendall, Hailey, Haigler—Hagar International Andy, Kerry, Alyssa—Restavek Freedom Foundation Jonathan, Michael, Xavier—Tiny Hands International 4th Period Monica, Catherine, Chloe—Tiny Hands International Audrey, Zoe, Sabrina—Hagar International Meccay, Sarah, Stevie—A-21 Ben, Caleb W., Christian—International Justice Mission … Continue reading →

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3/12: ALL CLASSES

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mrs. Kristoff

English I and English I H classes: Over the next few weeks, you will be working with a team of classmates to research an organization that assists victims of human trafficking, to present the information, and to encourage awareness and … Continue reading →

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3rd Period: The Boy in Striped Pajamas & Night

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Mrs. Kristoff

Third Period students: You have watched The Boy in Striped Pajamas, and you are almost halfway through Night. Take some time to reflect on what you have seen and read. What has stood out to you because it is haunting, … Continue reading →

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CP: TKAM Ch. 14-18 Questions

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Mrs. Kristoff

In case you forgot them, lost them, or couldn’t download them from NetClassroom, here are your study questions to complete as you read. These should help you pull the important things out of the chapters and focus your reading. TKAM_Ch.14-18ReadingQuestions … Continue reading →

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3rd Period: Single Story Assignment

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Mrs. Kristoff

Watch Chimamanda Adichie’s TED talk, “The Danger of the Single Story.” Here is the hyperlink to the talk. Once you have viewed her speech, then answer the following question in a comment to this post. In your own words, what … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Assignments: All Freshmen

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Mrs. Kristoff

Thursday, August 18: Objective Test on Summer Reading book Friday, August 19: Written Test on Summer Reading book Monday, August 22: Vocab Exercises 1A-1C Tuesday, August 23: Vocabulary Quiz 1 Pay attention in class for specific details!

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Welcome Students!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Mrs. Kristoff

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year! Ninth graders, I will use this blog in addition to NetClassroom to keep you updated on your assignments and other events in class. I will also post links to readings, videos, and other items … Continue reading →

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Coffee Talk Resources

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Mrs. Kristoff

Coffee Talks start next week! When your rubrics are finalized, I will post them here. Here are some sites that may be helpful in your Coffee Talk Preparation: Shmoop, “How to Read a Poem” Poets. org: information on poems, poets, … Continue reading →

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English I CP: 10/29

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Mrs. Kristoff

Two things to prepare for next week: Vocab Quiz 6 is Monday. STUDY! Your words are up on quizlet. Don’t forget to order your copy of Night. If you forgot how to do this, see the blog post with more … Continue reading →

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English I CP: 10/28

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Mrs. Kristoff

Sorry we didn’t get to be in the media center today. I enjoyed our discussion in class, however, and it seems like you all know quite a bit about the Holocaust from your trips and from your reading. Good news: … Continue reading →

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